Masked Shrike

Since this is a short-range migrant, a bird in Scotland in October 2004 was a remarkable example of vagrancy, though a second British record occurred on St. Mary's in the Isles of Scilly in November 2006.

The Masked Shrike is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Masked Shrike, Lanius nubicus, is a member of the shrike family
Laniidae. It breeds in southeastern Europe and the eastern end of the
Mediterranean, with a separate population in western Iran. It is a
common species in Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Syria. It is migratory,
wintering in northeast Africa.
Since this is a short-range migrant, a bird in Scotland in October
2004 was a remarkable example of vagrancy, though a second British
record occurred on St. More

The Masked Shrike by Brandon McKinneyThe Masked Shrike by Brandon
McKinneyDiana's life was changed forever the day former WWI ace 'Hap'
Logan landed his bright yellow Curtiss Jenny in a field on the O'Dare
farm. Haunted by personal demons, Hap requested a job as a farmhand,
parked his airplane in a barn, and gave up his barnstorming career. More

Masked Shrike in Fife, October 2004
My car was out of action on the Saturday, but I planned the trip to
Barrow the following day to see the Dusky Warbler. However when news
broke of a juvenile Masked Shrike at Kilrenny in Fife my plans were
suitably changed! Darren picked me up early morning on the Sunday and
we picked up Colin en route. We arrived at Kilrenny by late morning
and soon found the hundreds of birders watching the bird. More

According to our agents, the Masked Shrike has landed in present-day
Paragon City due to some kind of magical ritual, but the specifics are
unknown at this time. Her former teammates have arrived with her.
Their presence here has had a minimal impact on Crey operations, but
we believe it's only a matter of time before they become a threat. Our
operatives have hd some run-ins with the Shrike, but her attention
seems focused on the Council for now. More

Masked Shrike breeds in open woodland and cultivated country. The nest
is built in a tree and 4-7 eggs are laid.
The male Masked Shrike is a striking bird, with black and white
plumage and orange flanks. This medium-sized passerine is the smallest
shrike at 17-18cm in length. Its upperparts, crown, long tail and
wings are mainly black; there are large white patches on the wings
which are conspicuous in flight. More